Ramsden Bellhouse facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ramsden Bellhouse |
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| Population | 730 |
| OS grid reference | TQ721943 |
| • London | 27 miles (43 km) WSW |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BILLERICAY |
| Postcode district | CM11 |
| Dialling code | 01268 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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Ramsden Bellhouse is a small village in Essex, England. It is located in the eastern part of the country. This village is part of the Borough of Basildon. It also belongs to the Billericay area for national elections.
A "civil parish" is a local area with its own council. This council helps manage local services and represents the people living there.
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Exploring Ramsden Bellhouse
Ramsden Bellhouse is a peaceful village with a rich history. It is known for its quiet countryside and the river that runs through it.
The River Crouch
The River Crouch flows right through Ramsden Bellhouse. You can see it passing under Church Road. Rivers like the Crouch are important for the local environment. They provide homes for wildlife and help shape the landscape.
A Look Back in Time
Ramsden Bellhouse has a long history, dating back many centuries.
Medieval Times
During the Middle Ages, an important person named Roger fitzReinfrid owned land here. He was a "royal justice," which meant he was a judge who worked for the king. Roger fitzReinfrid later gave the local church to Lesnes Abbey. An abbey was a type of monastery where monks lived and prayed. Lesnes Abbey was located in north Kent.
The Domesday Book
Ramsden Bellhouse is even mentioned in the famous Domesday Book. This book was a huge survey of England ordered by William the Conqueror in 1086. It recorded who owned land and what was on it.
The entry for Ramsden Bellhouse (called Ramesdana or -duna back then) shows that different people owned parts of the land. It mentions:
- William, who got land from the Bishop of London.
- Two soldiers who got land from the Bishop of Bayeux.
- Osbern, who got land from Hugh de Montfort.
- Robert Gernon and Ansketel, who also got land from Hugh de Montfort.
- Humphrey, who got land from Ranulf, brother of Ilger.
The Domesday Book also noted that the village had a mill and four beehives. This tells us about the kinds of activities that took place in Ramsden Bellhouse almost a thousand years ago!
Images for kids
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The sign welcoming you to Ramsden Bellhouse.
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The River Crouch flowing under Church Road.
